French Indochina 1919 War Orphans Overprints Set of 6

Vietnam · 1919 · 10 Cents to 4 Piastres + 5 Francs

This set of six semi-postal stamps from French Indochina features the 'Commerce and Navigation' allegorical design, overprinted with 'INDOCHINE' and 'ORPHELINS DE LA GUERRE' (War Orphans) along with new denominations. The overprints transform the original French colonial stamps into a special issue for the colony.

Issued in 1919, these stamps were part of a broader French colonial effort to raise funds for war orphans following World War I. The surtax on these stamps directly contributed to charitable causes supporting children affected by the conflict.